Category Archives: Cheswick Green
NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – MAY 2012
Please find the MAY monthly report from our excellent Area 3 Neighbourhood Team, which includes Blythe ward and most of the Meriden Constituency. Again, some excellent work being done by the Council, Police and other partners. Newsletter May 12
Election Results – Purdah is over
I have purposely not posted anything recently because the election period was upon us and I am resolute in not using this website for political purposes; I might ask you to vote for me in 3 years time though!
The attached link shows Thursday’s elections results for Solihull Borough: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/democracy/publishingresults.htm
I wil be posting a few more in the coming weeks and also provide a link to my brand new wordpress site that I will use for my Mayoral year, which begins on 22 May 2012.
McDonalds, Stratford Road, Monkspath – 24 hr Opening?
I would like readers views on the planning application by McDonald’s to allow 24 hour opening at the restaurant on Stratford Road, Monkspath. Application no. 2012/288 refers and can be viewed on the council’s web site via: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/planning/dc/ViewApp.asp
What are your views about this? Do you feel the restaurant is away from houses so will cause any additional problems, or do you believe it will cause annoyance to residents?
Neighbourhood report – March 2012
Please find the latest report from Solihull’s excellent Council and Police Neighbourhood Team (Rural section). The report highlights some criminal activity and also some success in tackling metal thieves. The Neighbour teams are a great asset to the borough.Newsletter March 12
SOLIHULL’S PARK EVENTS 2012
There are some fantastic events in our parks this year; the Park Events brochure can be downloaded here: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/events/default.htm - with other town centre events also included. The events guide can also be viewed here: EventsGuide
BLYTHE VALLEY COUNTRY PARK
I took a walk through Blythe Valley Country Park this cold morning. To have this fantastic park in my ward, and on my doorstep, is fantastic, it is a wonderful place to visit – anytime of the year. There is a wealth of wildlife to be observed and a hide/shelter to allow you observe any birds under cover.
If you need to drive to the location you may park free by the Blythe Valley Management Offices (get free parking permit first) or do what I sometime do; park on the Notcutts Car Park and cross the road. Why not pop into Notcutts for a tea/coffee afterwards.
The country park is not very well known, so get down there and spread the word.
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Planning Application – Creynolds Lane, Cheswick Green
Last week I spoke to a few residents who are concerned about the latest planning application on the site of 194, Creynolds Lane, Cheswick Green. Where there used to be one bungalow, permission was given for the construction of two houses. There is now another application for an additional house – application 2011/1980 refers. You can get access to all the relevant documents on the Council’s website via this link: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/planning/dc/ViewApp.asp
If, for somehow the link does not work, just enter the application number on the relevant page number. If you also click on ‘other applications’ you will also view previous applications for the site.
I would value residents views about this latest application. I have already had discussions with the Parish Council and have requested the application is heard by Solihull’s Planning Committee where I intend to make representations on behalf of residents.
SMBC – LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
The Council’s draft plan has now been published and the report can be found here LDF_Draft_Local_Plan_-_Shaping_a_Sustainable_Future_lr(1) . You may find it easier to access maps etc via the Council’s website and the direct to the relevant pages are here http://www.solihull.gov.uk/ldf/default.htm
The plan has relevance to Blythe Ward as there are two areas included for planned development. I have posted the maps relating to Cheswick Green and Dickens Heath but maps for the whole borough can be viewed on the web site shown above.
Housing_Sites_Cheswick_Green Housing_Sites_Dickens_Heath
Please feel free to comment, either on this post or directly in response to the formal consultation.
NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – JANUARY 2012
I am pleased to post the latest report (Jan 2012) from the Council’s excellent Area 3 Neighbourhood Team. As usual the report includes activities undertaken by the Council and Police teams for the whole area (not just Blythe Ward). Also included are some dates the Environmental Champions will be undertaking schemes in the ward. Please feel to contact me if you want to get involved. Newsletter Jan 12
Neighbourhood Report for November
Please find posted the report for the month of November from Area 3 Neighbourhood Team, which covers the whole of the Meriden Sector. Again, we see some excellent work from the partnership teams. The reduction in crime is very welcome. Newsletter November 11
